H.R.1 — Lower Energy Costs Act
House Roll Call
H.R.1
| Bill | H.R.1 — Lower Energy Costs Act |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Passage |
| Vote type | Yea-and-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 225 / Nay 204 / Present 0 / Not Voting 6 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 221 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D | 4 | 203 | 0 | 6 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Passage
Bill Analysis
Bill Summary: H.R. 1 - Lower Energy Costs Act
The Lower Energy Costs Act (H.R. 1) aims to reduce energy prices for consumers and businesses by promoting domestic energy production and streamlining regulatory processes. The bill encompasses various provisions designed to enhance energy independence and reduce reliance on foreign energy sources.
Key Provisions:
Energy Production and Infrastructure: H.R. 1 seeks to expedite the permitting process for energy projects, including oil, natural gas, and renewable energy initiatives. It mandates that federal agencies prioritize energy production applications and limits the timeframes for environmental reviews.
Regulatory Reforms: The bill proposes to repeal certain regulations that are seen as barriers to energy development, including aspects of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) that pertain to energy projects. This is intended to streamline the approval process for energy infrastructure.
Support for Fossil Fuels and Renewables: The legislation emphasizes support for both fossil fuel production and renewable energy sources, aiming to create a balanced energy portfolio. It includes provisions for increasing access to federal lands for energy exploration.
Consumer Protections: H.R. 1 includes measures to protect consumers from rising energy costs, such as promoting competition in energy markets and ensuring transparency in pricing.
Funding and Authorities: The bill does not specify new funding sources but relies on existing federal energy programs and the anticipated economic growth from increased domestic energy production to offset costs.
Agencies Affected: Key agencies impacted by the bill include the Department of Energy (DOE), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), which will have altered responsibilities regarding energy project approvals.
Beneficiaries: The primary beneficiaries include energy producers, consumers facing high energy costs, and businesses reliant on stable energy prices. The bill also aims to enhance energy security for the nation.
Key Timelines: The bill is currently undergoing technical corrections, with further legislative actions expected as it moves through Congress. The timeline for implementation will depend on the final passage and subsequent regulatory adjustments.
Yea (225)
K
Kelly Armstrong
D
Dan Bishop
K
Ken Buck
L
Larry Bucshon
M
Michael Burgess
K
Ken Calvert
J
Jerry Carl
L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
A
Anthony D'Esposito
J
John Duarte
J
Jeff Duncan
A
A. Ferguson
S
Scott Franklin
M
Matt Gaetz
M
Mike Gallagher
M
Mike Garcia
B
Bob Good
K
Kay Granger
G
Garret Graves
M
Mark Green
B
Bill Johnson
D
Doug Lamborn
J
Jake LaTurner
D
Debbie Lesko
B
Blaine Luetkemeyer
K
Kevin McCarthy
L
Lisa McClain
P
Patrick McHenry
M
Marcus Molinaro
A
Alexander Mooney
G
Greg Pence
B
Bill Posey
C
Cathy Rodgers
M
Matthew Rosendale
J
John Rutherford
G
George Santos
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
M
Michelle Steel
C
Chris Stewart
M
Michael Waltz
B
Brad Wenstrup
B
Brandon Williams
Nay (204)
C
Colin Allred
E
Earl Blumenauer
J
Jamaal Bowman
C
Cori Bush
Y
Yadira Caraveo
T
Tony Cárdenas
M
Matt Cartwright
D
David Cicilline
G
Gerald Connolly
J
Jason Crow
L
Lloyd Doggett
A
Anna Eshoo
R
Ruben Gallego
J
John Garamendi
R
Raúl Grijalva
B
Brian Higgins
J
Jeff Jackson
S
Sheila Jackson Lee
D
Daniel Kildee
D
Derek Kilmer
A
Ann Kuster
K
Kathy Manning
L
Lucy McBath
G
Grace Napolitano
W
Wiley Nickel
B
Bill Pascrell
D
Donald Payne
M
Mary Peltola
D
Dean Phillips
K
Katie Porter
C
C. Ruppersberger
J
John Sarbanes
A
Abigail Spanberger
E
Eric Swalwell
R
Rashida Tlaib
D
David Trone
N
Nydia Velázquez
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
J
Jennifer Wexton
S
Susan Wild
